Religious Studies - Associate of Arts Degree

This program provides a survey and evaluation of various religious traditions and religious thought. It focuses on comparative religions, cultural analysis, religious ethics and the traditional beliefs and practices of the world's religions.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

RELIG 100 or RELIG 100H	Introduction to Religious Studies	3.00
RELIG 101 or RELIG 101H	Introduction to World Religions	3.00

Students must complete at least six (6) units from the following courses:

RELIG 110 or ANTHRO 110	Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion	3.00
RELIG 113	Introduction to Eastern Religions	3.00
RELIG 120	Introduction to Islam	3.00
RELIG 135 or HIST 135	Religion in America	3.00
RELIG 175 or ENGL 175	Literature and Religion of the Bible	3.00
RELIG 176	Jesus and His Interpreters	3.00
PHIL 109	Philosophy of Religion	3.00

Students must complete at least six (6) additional units from the following courses:

PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H	Introduction to Philosophy	3.00
PHIL 103 or PHIL 103H	Critical Thinking and Argumentation	4.00
PHIL 105 or PHIL 105H	Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society	3.00
PHIL 107	Social and Political Philosophy	3.00
PHIL 109	Philosophy of Religion	3.00
PHIL 110	Introduction to Logic	4.00

Total Credit Hours: 18.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

• Explain fundamental issues framing the academic study of religion.
• Apply different methodological approaches to thinking about, and analyzing, religious thought.
• Recognize and understand the beliefs and practices within prominent religious traditions.
• Discuss and evaluate important philosophical, ethical, political, and historical aspects of religion.